Maane Malai
From Marudhu Pandi · 1990
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Marudhu Pandi1990
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Maane malai thandha thaenae | Oh deer, oh honey given by the mountains |
| Unakkendru thane | For you alone |
| Male | |
| Vandhen uyir kondu | I came holding onto my life |
| Vaazhndhen dhinam ingu naanae | I lived here every day, myself |
| Male | |
| Kaadhal manideepam | The jewel-lamp of love |
| Kaattril anaikkindra neram….mmmm | Is at the moment of being extinguished in the wind... mmmm |
| Male | |
| Oorae thaduthaalum | Even if the whole town stops me |
| Undhan mugam kaana varuven | I will come to see your face |
| Male | |
| Paadi paadi azhaithaen | I called out singing and singing |
| Oru paasa raagam isaithaen | I played a melody of affection |
| Paadi paadi azhaithaen | I called out singing and singing |
| Oru paasa raagam isaithaen | I played a melody of affection |
| Male | |
| Manjal nilavai polae | Like the golden moon |
| Nenjil ullavum maane | Oh deer who resides in my heart |
| Uyiril kalandha uyirai | The soul that merged into my life |
| Ninaithu thudithen | I throbbed thinking of it |
| Male | |
| Paadi paadi azhaithaen | I called out singing and singing |
| Oru paasa raagam isaithaen | I played a melody of affection |
| Paadi paadi azhaithaen | I called out singing and singing |
| Oru paasa raagam isaithaen | I played a melody of affection |
| Male | |
| Pazhaga oru manadhu vilaga oru manadhu | One mind to get close, one mind to move away |
| Unadhu manam iru Manama | Is your heart a dual heart? |
| Pazhaiya ninaivugalai iniya kanavugalai | Old memories and sweet dreams |
| Baliyidathaan thirumanamaa | Is marriage meant to sacrifice them? |
| Male | |
| Namadhu uravu enna pazhangadhaiya | Is our relationship an ancient old story? |
| Nodiyil maranthuvidum sirukadhaiya | A short story to be forgotten in a second? |
| Vidhiyai ninaithu manam azhugirathe | Thinking of fate, my heart cries |
| Vizhiyil aruvi vandhu vazhigiradhe | A waterfall wells up and flows from my eyes |
| Male | |
| Kaadhal vasanthame en | Oh spring of love, my |
| Vaazhvin sugandhame | Fragrance of life |
| Neeya pirindhadhu enai | Was it you who separated from me? |
| Neeya marandhadhu…aa..aa..aa | Was it you who forgot me... ah.. ah.. ah |
| Male | |
| Paadi paadi azhaithaen | I called out singing and singing |
| Oru paasa raagam isaithaen | I played a melody of affection |
| Paadi paadi azhaithaen | I called out singing and singing |
| Oru paasa raagam isaithaen | I played a melody of affection |
| Male | |
| Gangai nadhi pongiyadhu | The river Ganges overflowed |
| Kannil adhu thangiyadhu | It stayed in my eyes |
| Thunbamadi thanga mayile | It is sorrow, my golden peacock |
| Gangai nadhi pongiyadhu | The river Ganges overflowed |
| Kannil adhu thangiyadhu | It stayed in my eyes |
| Thunbamadi thanga mayile | It is sorrow, my golden peacock |
| Male | |
| Inbamozhi sonnakkili | Oh parrot that spoke sweet words |
| Maunamena nindra nilai | In this state of standing silent |
| Enna badhil thandhu vidadi | What answer will you give me? |
| Inbamozhi sonnakkili | Oh parrot that spoke sweet words |
| Maunamena nindra nilai | In this state of standing silent |
| Enna badhil thandhu vidadi | What answer will you give me? |
| Male | |
| Satti idhu suttadhena vittuvidavaa | Should I abandon it thinking this pot burnt me? |
| Sathiyamum indru mudhal pattuvidavaa | Shall truth and promises wither away from today? |
| Anbu nadhi inba nadhi vattrividavaa | Shall the river of love and river of bliss dry up? |
| Pachaimaram pattadhena vettividavaa | Shall I chop it off like a green tree that withered? |
| Male | |
| Ullamadhil ulla enai thalli vidavaa | Will you push away me who lives inside your heart? |
| Otturavu attradhena sollividavaa | Will you declare that our close bond has vanished? |
| Jenmammodu jenmamena vandha uravu | The relationship that came life after life |
| Vettivida ennuvadhu enna azhagu enna azhagu | Is it fair to think of severing it? What fairness is this! |
| Male | |
| Ullamadhil ulla enai thalli vidavaa | Will you push away me who lives inside your heart? |
| Otturavu attradhena sollividavaa | Will you declare that our close bond has vanished? |
| Jenmammodu jenmamena vandha uravu | The relationship that came life after life |
| Vettivida ennuvadhu enna azhagu enna azhagu | Is it fair to think of severing it? What fairness is this! |
மானே மலை தந்த தேனே
உனக்கென்று தானே
Oh deer, oh honey given by the mountains
For you alone
வந்தேன் உயிர் கொண்டு
வாழ்ந்தேன் தினம் இங்கு நானே....
I came holding onto my life
I lived here every day, myself
காதல் மணித் தீபம்
காற்றில் அணைகின்ற நேரம்...ம்ம்ம்
The jewel-lamp of love
Is at the moment of being extinguished in the wind... mmmm
ஊரே தடுத்தாலும்
உந்தன் முகம் காண வருவேன்...
Even if the whole town stops me
I will come to see your face
பாடி பாடி அழைத்தேன்
ஒரு பாச ராகம் இசைத்தேன்
பாடி பாடி அழைத்தேன்
ஒரு பாச ராகம் இசைத்தேன்
I called out singing and singing
I played a melody of affection
I called out singing and singing
I played a melody of affection
மஞ்சள் நிலாவைப் போலே
நெஞ்சில் உள்ளவும் மானே
உயரில் கலந்த உயிரை
நினைத்து துடித்தேன்
Like the golden moon
Oh deer who resides in my heart
The soul that merged into my life
I throbbed thinking of it
பாடி பாடி அழைத்தேன்
ஒரு பாச ராகம் இசைத்தேன்
பாடி பாடி அழைத்தேன்
ஒரு பாச ராகம் இசைத்தேன்
I called out singing and singing
I played a melody of affection
I called out singing and singing
I played a melody of affection
பழக ஒரு மனது விலக ஒரு மனது
உனது மனம் இரு மனமா
பழைய நினைவுகளை இனிய கனவுகளை
பலியிடத்தான் திருமணமா
One mind to get close, one mind to move away
Is your heart a dual heart?
Old memories and sweet dreams
Is marriage meant to sacrifice them?
நமது உறவு என்ன பழங்கதையா
நொடியில் மறந்துவிடும் சிறுகதையா
விதியை நினைத்து மனம் அழுகிறதே
விழியில் அருவி வந்து வழிகிறதே
Is our relationship an ancient old story?
A short story to be forgotten in a second?
Thinking of fate, my heart cries
A waterfall wells up and flows from my eyes
காதல் வசந்தமே என்
வாழ்வின் சுகந்தமே
நீயா பிரிந்தது எனை
நீயா மறந்தது ஆஆஆ...
Oh spring of love, my
Fragrance of life
Was it you who separated from me?
Was it you who forgot me... ah.. ah.. ah
பாடி பாடி அழைத்தேன்
ஒரு பாச ராகம் இசைத்தேன்
பாடி பாடி அழைத்தேன்
ஒரு பாச ராகம் இசைத்தேன்
I called out singing and singing
I played a melody of affection
I called out singing and singing
I played a melody of affection
முனங்கல் :
.............
The river Ganges overflowed
It stayed in my eyes
It is sorrow, my golden peacock
The river Ganges overflowed
It stayed in my eyes
It is sorrow, my golden peacock
கங்கை நதி பொங்கியது
கண்ணில் அது தங்கியது
துன்பமடி தங்க மயிலே
கங்கை நதி பொங்கியது
கண்ணில் அது தங்கியது
துன்பமடி தங்க மயிலே
Oh parrot that spoke sweet words
In this state of standing silent
What answer will you give me?
Oh parrot that spoke sweet words
In this state of standing silent
What answer will you give me?
இன்பமொழி சொன்னக்கிளி
மௌனமென நின்ற நிலை
என்ன பதில் தந்து விடடி
இன்பமொழி சொன்னக்கிளி
மௌனமென நின்ற நிலை
என்ன பதில் தந்து விடடி
Should I abandon it thinking this pot burnt me?
Shall truth and promises wither away from today?
Shall the river of love and river of bliss dry up?
Shall I chop it off like a green tree that withered?
சட்டி இது சுட்டதென விட்டுவிடவா
சத்தியமும் இன்று முதல் பட்டுவிடவா
அன்பு நதி இன்ப நதி வற்றிவிடவா
பச்சைமரம் பட்டதென வெட்டிவிடவா
Will you push away me who lives inside your heart?
Will you declare that our close bond has vanished?
The relationship that came life after life
Is it fair to think of severing it? What fairness is this!
உள்ளமதில் உள்ள எனை தள்ளிவிடவா
ஒட்டுறவு அற்றதென சொல்லிவிடவா
ஜென்மமொடு ஜென்மமென வந்த உறவு
வெட்டிவிட எண்ணுவது என்ன அழகு என்ன அழகு.....
Will you push away me who lives inside your heart?
Will you declare that our close bond has vanished?
The relationship that came life after life
Is it fair to think of severing it? What fairness is this!
உள்ளமதில் உள்ள எனை தள்ளிவிடவா
ஒட்டுறவு அற்றதென சொல்லிவிடவா
ஜென்மமொடு ஜென்மமென வந்த உறவு
வெட்டிவிட எண்ணுவது என்ன அழகு என்ன அழகு.....
Maane malai thandha thaenae
Oh deer, oh honey given by the mountains
Unakkendru thane
For you alone
Vandhen uyir kondu
I came holding onto my life
Vaazhndhen dhinam ingu naanae
I lived here every day, myself
Kaadhal manideepam
The jewel-lamp of love
Kaattril anaikkindra neram….mmmm
Is at the moment of being extinguished in the wind... mmmm
Oorae thaduthaalum
Even if the whole town stops me
Undhan mugam kaana varuven
I will come to see your face
Paadi paadi azhaithaen
I called out singing and singing
Oru paasa raagam isaithaen
I played a melody of affection
Paadi paadi azhaithaen
I called out singing and singing
Oru paasa raagam isaithaen
I played a melody of affection
Manjal nilavai polae
Like the golden moon
Nenjil ullavum maane
Oh deer who resides in my heart
Uyiril kalandha uyirai
The soul that merged into my life
Ninaithu thudithen
I throbbed thinking of it
Paadi paadi azhaithaen
I called out singing and singing
Oru paasa raagam isaithaen
I played a melody of affection
Paadi paadi azhaithaen
I called out singing and singing
Oru paasa raagam isaithaen
I played a melody of affection
Pazhaga oru manadhu vilaga oru manadhu
One mind to get close, one mind to move away
Unadhu manam iru Manama
Is your heart a dual heart?
Pazhaiya ninaivugalai iniya kanavugalai
Old memories and sweet dreams
Baliyidathaan thirumanamaa
Is marriage meant to sacrifice them?
Namadhu uravu enna pazhangadhaiya
Is our relationship an ancient old story?
Nodiyil maranthuvidum sirukadhaiya
A short story to be forgotten in a second?
Vidhiyai ninaithu manam azhugirathe
Thinking of fate, my heart cries
Vizhiyil aruvi vandhu vazhigiradhe
A waterfall wells up and flows from my eyes
Kaadhal vasanthame en
Oh spring of love, my
Vaazhvin sugandhame
Fragrance of life
Neeya pirindhadhu enai
Was it you who separated from me?
Neeya marandhadhu…aa..aa..aa
Was it you who forgot me... ah.. ah.. ah
Paadi paadi azhaithaen
I called out singing and singing
Oru paasa raagam isaithaen
I played a melody of affection
Paadi paadi azhaithaen
I called out singing and singing
Oru paasa raagam isaithaen
I played a melody of affection
Gangai nadhi pongiyadhu
The river Ganges overflowed
Kannil adhu thangiyadhu
It stayed in my eyes
Thunbamadi thanga mayile
It is sorrow, my golden peacock
Gangai nadhi pongiyadhu
The river Ganges overflowed
Kannil adhu thangiyadhu
It stayed in my eyes
Thunbamadi thanga mayile
It is sorrow, my golden peacock
Inbamozhi sonnakkili
Oh parrot that spoke sweet words
Maunamena nindra nilai
In this state of standing silent
Enna badhil thandhu vidadi
What answer will you give me?
Inbamozhi sonnakkili
Oh parrot that spoke sweet words
Maunamena nindra nilai
In this state of standing silent
Enna badhil thandhu vidadi
What answer will you give me?
Satti idhu suttadhena vittuvidavaa
Should I abandon it thinking this pot burnt me?
Sathiyamum indru mudhal pattuvidavaa
Shall truth and promises wither away from today?
Anbu nadhi inba nadhi vattrividavaa
Shall the river of love and river of bliss dry up?
Pachaimaram pattadhena vettividavaa
Shall I chop it off like a green tree that withered?
Ullamadhil ulla enai thalli vidavaa
Will you push away me who lives inside your heart?
Otturavu attradhena sollividavaa
Will you declare that our close bond has vanished?
Jenmammodu jenmamena vandha uravu
The relationship that came life after life
Vettivida ennuvadhu enna azhagu enna azhagu
Is it fair to think of severing it? What fairness is this!
Ullamadhil ulla enai thalli vidavaa
Will you push away me who lives inside your heart?
Otturavu attradhena sollividavaa
Will you declare that our close bond has vanished?
Jenmammodu jenmamena vandha uravu
The relationship that came life after life
Vettivida ennuvadhu enna azhagu enna azhagu
Is it fair to think of severing it? What fairness is this!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This poignant track from 'Marudhu Pandi' depicts the intense emotional anguish of a lover experiencing separation and heartbreak. The protagonist calls out to his beloved through a sorrowful song of affection, questioning how a deep soul connection built over lifetimes could be abandoned so abruptly. He pours out his confusion, asking if her heart is split and whether social pressures or marriage are sacrificing their shared dreams.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Kaadhal manideepam”
Compares love to a precious jewel-lamp ('Kaadhal manideepam') and the tears flowing from eyes to overflowing Ganges/waterfalls.
Simile (உவமை)
“Manjal nilavai polae”
Compares the lover's radiant memory to the yellow moon ('Manjal nilavai polae') and sudden loss to a withered green tree ('Pachaimaram pattadhena').
Rhetorical Question (வினா அணி)
“Baliyidathaan thirumanamaa”
Uses a series of emotional questions to emphasize despair, asking if marriage exists merely to sacrifice memories.
Rhyme & Assonance (எதுகை / மோனை)
“Paadi paadi azhaithaen”
Rhythmic repetition of initial consonant and vowel sounds ('Paadi paadi azhaithaen / Oru paasa raagam isaithaen').
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Trivia
Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and written by Pulamaipithan, this song features the iconic vocals of Malaysia Vasudevan, who was the definitive singing voice for actor Ramarajan throughout his village-centric superhits in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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